Hello, Is it necessary to maintain F-1 status once the I-485 has been filed? Thanks.

It all depends on what the 485 based on. In some cases it would be ok in others you would fall out of status which would bring you problems.

I think my question specifically is on how the cool off period(1 year) is defined: is it just the time I remain outside the USA.

They base it on the amount of time you spend outside the US. Wait until after December 2015 and when you return you should have the full 6 years...

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Most of the times whether a position merits and H1B filing is strictly based on University policy. I have never seen en educational institution...

That is a complicated issue. It depends on whether it seems that you deliberately failed the courses, if fraud is suspected, if you get a...

Documents required for Standard Nevada Drivers License.

This is not really an immigration question, you should check with the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles

Do I qualify for adjusment of status if I overstayed and if my 1539 change of status was denied? Is all hope lost?

So the short answer is all hope is not lost, but it depends on how you want to get the greencard, through work, marriage, etc.

When I send I-589 forms, Do I need to make copies of my passport-style phote in part D?

It means that you only need one original photo instead of three. But I agree with my colleagues that you should retain an attorney. Asylum cases...

this is one of those cases that could go either way. On the expiration date you write you expiration date and then write 'extension pending"....

Yes you do. It could be for ID purposes or for fraud purposes. Residency is still a privilege and not a right, so they ask and they shall receive...

Petitioner Passed Away, Paperwork from USCIS for processing has started!

Unfortnately , your sister could only ask for relief if she lived in the United States. If the beneficiary lives outside of the US, then the case...